PC Computer Guy - Tech Talk https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/ In these podcasts we discuss technology, issues and tips in plain English to help the average computer user have a better computing experience. Podcast Generator 2.6 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:24:49 -0500 en PC Computer Guy https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/images/itunes_image.jpg PC Computer Guy - Tech Talk https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/ In these podcasts we discuss technology, issues and tips in plain English to help the average computer user have a better computing experience. Technology for the average Joe PC Computer Guy PC Computer Guy nick@pccomputerguy.com clean Backup Your Computer - Save your Memories So many people fail to back up their computer. When disaster strikes, you risk losing all your precious memories stored inside your computer. Backup before it's too late. So often people intend on backing up but never get it done. Others think it's not important, until AFTER disaster happens. Truly ask yourself, are there priceless memories stored in your computer? If so, are they backed up? If not, you are playing a game of chance that you will lose sooner or later. 

I cannot stress this enough, back up now, back up before it's too late. You will save money compared to having disaster recovery work, and will certainly thank me down the road. It's not a matter of if your hard drive fails, it's a matter of when. 

]]> So many people fail to back up their computer. When disaster strikes, you risk losing all your precious memories stored inside your computer. Backup before it's too late. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2012-03-03-backup.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2012-03-03-backup.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Backup, Acronis, Data Recovery, Hard Drive, Memories no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 The CPU - Central Processing Unit The CPU is the brain of the computer, but not all CPU's are created equal. Know the differences so you don't get stuck with something that slows your computer. (Full Article Here)... In conclusion – you get what you pay for. The CPU is the brain of the computer, so spend a little more on it! We recommend sticking with Intel processors, specifically the i3, i5 or i7 processors. Each of those have many variations and subsets, but as long as it has that label in front of it you’ll be good for general use. Each number up is more power; think of it as “good, better, best”. ]]> The CPU is the brain of the computer, but not all CPU's are created equal. Know the differences so you don't get stuck with something that slows your computer. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2016-01-13_2016-01-13-cpu-processors.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2016-01-13_2016-01-13-cpu-processors.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy CPU, AMD, Intel, Processor, Brain, Core, Budget, Celeron no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Buying a new Computer Thinking of replacing your old computer? Join us for this episode of Tech Talk, where Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses tips for buying a new computer and provides some general recommendations. Thinking of replacing your old computer? Join us for this episode of Tech Talk, where Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses tips for buying a new computer and provides some general recommendations. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-08_2012-03-08-buying-new-computer.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-08_2012-03-08-buying-new-computer.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy New Computer, Recommendation, Specs, Replace Computer, Upgrade computer no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Stream your Media and TV Orb is a great, FREE program that allows you to stream content on your home computer to you, anywhere. You can use it to stream videos, music files, access documents and of critical importance for the Olympics, TV. The Olympics are on. Now if there is any sport I'm more likely to watch than Football, it's the Olympics. I'm an Olympic attic. If watching the Olympics was a sport, I'd definitely get the gold. Of course, I also have to somehow still get things done for the those two weeks. How do I cope? With Orb!

Orb is a great, FREE program that allows you to stream content on your home computer to you, anywhere. You can use it to stream videos, music files, access documents and of critical importance for the Olympics, TV.

Continue reading at http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Stream-Media-With-Orb

]]> Orb is a great, FREE program that allows you to stream content on your home computer to you, anywhere. You can use it to stream videos, music files, access documents and of critical importance for the Olympics, TV. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-31_2012-07-31-stream-media-with-orb.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-31_2012-07-31-stream-media-with-orb.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Orb, Streaming Media, Share, Videos, Audio, Mp3s, TV Streaming no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 General Yearly Maintenance and Good Computer Habbits In this Tech Talk Podcast PC Computer Guy Nick Ellis sums up years of experience with a 30 talk on things to do and not do. Money saving tips as well as new tech is also mentioned in this tech talk. In this Tech Talk Podcast PC Computer Guy Nick Ellis sums up years of experience with a 30 talk on things to do and not do. Money saving tips as well as new tech is also mentioned in this tech talk. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2015-02-21_2015-02-21-general-maintenance-good-computer-pratice.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2015-02-21_2015-02-21-general-maintenance-good-computer-pratice.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Computer, Maintenance, Cleanup, Yearly, Running Well, malware, fast, faster, speed up, habits no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Crypto Virus - Warning - Alert If you have been infected with this, you should disconnect your computer from the internet immedeatly in an attempt to minimize damage, though it may already be too late. If you have been infected with this, you should disconnect your computer from the internet immedeatly in an attempt to minimize damage, though it may already be too late.

The crypto virus is spread primarily via Email, usually as fake UPS or Fedex notifications with tracking numbers. Once you click on the tracking numbers, you can download and infect your system.

Once the system is infected, the virus encrypts files on your computer. These encrypted files are locked from you, and you are given time (usually 100 or 72 hours) to pay the ransom to get your files back. The ransom is typically $100 or $300. 

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]]> If you have been infected with this, you should disconnect your computer from the internet immedeatly in an attempt to minimize damage, though it may already be too late. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-10-26_2013-10-26-crypto-virus-alert.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-10-26_2013-10-26-crypto-virus-alert.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Crypto, Virus, Alert, Warning, Encrypt, Decrypt, Files no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Slow Internet Speed Is your internet running slow? Or is it your computer running slow? Or is it the web site running slow? What's the difference? Is your internet running slow? Or is it your computer running slow? Or is it the web site running slow? What's the difference?

Many people don't know that there even is a difference, but there is... and the remedy is different for each scenario. Listen to this PcComputerGuy podcast as I try to shed some light on what is really running slow - so that you may have a better idea on what needs to be fixed.

]]> Is your internet running slow? Or is it your computer running slow? Or is it the web site running slow? What's the difference? https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-05-09_2012-05-09-slow-internet-speed.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-05-09_2012-05-09-slow-internet-speed.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Slow Internet, Slow Computer, Speed Up Internet, Slow Browsing no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 PcComputerGuy's Best Free Software Choices There are tons of free things out there on the internet. We've compiled a list of some of our favorite free software to use including Malwarebytes, Chrome, Audacity, Libre Office, Picasa, Classic Shell and more. Tune in for the breakdown! Best Free Software

There are tons of things out there that are free. Some are good, while others – not so much. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite free software.

Continue reading at:  http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Best-Free-Software-2014

]]> There are tons of free things out there on the internet. We've compiled a list of some of our favorite free software to use including Malwarebytes, Chrome, Audacity, Libre Office, Picasa, Classic Shell and more. Tune in for the breakdown! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-04-08_2014-04-07-best-free-software.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-04-08_2014-04-07-best-free-software.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Picasa, Audacity, Chrome, AVG, Classic Shell, Libre Office, LibreOffice, Gimp, Audacity, Best, Free, Software no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Thoughts on a Mac I get asked what I think about Mac often. So let me start by saying that I'm not writing this article because I have a chip on my shoulder. I am sure some of the mac fans out there will view what I have to say here as sacrilegious. I get asked what I think about Mac often. So let me start by saying that I'm not writing this article because I have a chip on my shoulder. I am sure some of the mac fans out there will view what I have to say here as sacrilegious, which actually gets to one of the core points I will be making.

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]]> I get asked what I think about Mac often. So let me start by saying that I'm not writing this article because I have a chip on my shoulder. I am sure some of the mac fans out there will view what I have to say here as sacrilegious. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-08-09_2012-08-09-buy-a-mac.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-08-09_2012-08-09-buy-a-mac.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Mac, Buying Mac, Mac vs PC, Recommendation no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Internet Doomsday and FBI Warnings The world is coming to an end!! Everyone's internet is going to be shut down. The government is after you... Yeah, not so much. The world is coming to an end!! Everyone's internet is going to be shut down. The government is after you... Yeah, not so much. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-04-26_2012-04-26-fbi-warns-internet-doomsday.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-04-26_2012-04-26-fbi-warns-internet-doomsday.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Doomsday, Internet, Virus, DNS, FBI, Shutdown Internet no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Change your passwords It's annoying - but we must do it. Databases get hacked and your password may be floating out there on the internet waiting for bad guys to do bad things. Changing passwords at least once a year can help! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Change-Passwords]]> It's annoying - but we must do it. Databases get hacked and your password may be floating out there on the internet waiting for bad guys to do bad things. Changing passwords at least once a year can help! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2016-07-10_2016-07-10-change-passwords.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2016-07-10_2016-07-10-change-passwords.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Password, Passwords, Change, Update, Hack, Databases, Security no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Skype – Free Video Calls Skype is an easy to use instant messaging program that delivers very good quality video calls as well with just a couple clicks. This ease of use makes it particularly well suited for grandma or others who are not all that comfortable with computers. Many, if not most of us already have skype. But some people are still not too sure what it is, how it works, or if it will be useful for them.

Skype is an easy to use instant messaging program that delivers very good quality video calls as well with just a couple clicks.  This ease of use makes it particularly well suited for grandma or others who are not all that comfortable with computers.

Listen in to learn more!

]]> Skype is an easy to use instant messaging program that delivers very good quality video calls as well with just a couple clicks. This ease of use makes it particularly well suited for grandma or others who are not all that comfortable with computers. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-16_2012-07-16-skype.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-16_2012-07-16-skype.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Skype, Grandma, Video Chat, Video Call, Instant Messager, Webcam no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Trash the old Computer How to absolutely erase all data from your computer... everything. There will be nothing left. That means no documents, no records, no programs, not even Windows. You have that old computer, sitting in the closet (maybe even two or three of them). It sits there because there is a lot of very important, personal data that you don't want to fall into the wrong hands. So instead of trashing it, or even giving it to someone else, you keep it in the closet, taking up space, and only getting older.

In this episode, I describe how to absolutely erase all data from your computer... everything. There will be nothing left. That means no documents, no records, no programs, not even Windows. This is a sure-fire way to destroy all the data on your old computer systems, before sending them off to that electronic pie-in-the-sky.

]]> How to absolutely erase all data from your computer... everything. There will be nothing left. That means no documents, no records, no programs, not even Windows. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-04-16_2012-04-16-destroy-data-on-old-pc.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-04-16_2012-04-16-destroy-data-on-old-pc.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Hard Drive, Destroy Data, Erase Hard Drive, Hard Disk, Recycle Computer, Trash Computer, Protect Information no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Parts of a Computer - How it all works In this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk, we will have a birds eye view of the components inside your computer and what they do. Computer Hardware 101 The computer is an enigma to a lot of people. You press some keys, and you get magic out of the screen, printer or speakers. But what is inside the computer and how does it all work together?

In this general education tech tip, we'll teach you about the parts that make your computer work. Don't worry you won't have to brush up on engineering or calculus to understand it.

Continue reading at:  http://pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Parts-of-a-Computer

]]> In this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk, we will have a birds eye view of the components inside your computer and what they do. Computer Hardware 101 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-05-16_2014-05-16-parts-of-a-computer.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-05-16_2014-05-16-parts-of-a-computer.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Computer Components, Parts, Inside Computer, Motherboard, Hard Drive, RAM, CPU, Hardware, Education, Tutorial no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Forward Emails with BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) Using the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field, usually located right under the "CC" field, you can send forwarded emails to 5, 20, or 50 people without exposing my email address to everyone else in the list. Using the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field, usually located right under the "CC" field, you can send forwarded emails to 5, 20, or 50 people without exposing my email address to everyone else in the list. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-08-28_2012-08-28-forward-emails-with-bcc.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-08-28_2012-08-28-forward-emails-with-bcc.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy BCC, Blind Carbon Copy, Forward Email, Fight Spam, Stop Spam no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Microsoft Phone Scam Many people are receiving calls from people claiming to be Microsoft, and indicating they've detected a virus on your computer and will help you clean it. Don't fall for this scam! This new tactic is just another method of trying to hijack your credit card information, and take over your computer, usually to use it as a spamming machine or "bot". This is even a little more dangerous in that if the caller can convince you they are legitimate and you grant them access to your computer - they can then disable your internet security software that was doing it's job, keeping you protected from the internet baddies out there.

Continue reading:  http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Microsoft-Phone-Scams]]> Many people are receiving calls from people claiming to be Microsoft, and indicating they've detected a virus on your computer and will help you clean it. Don't fall for this scam! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-09-24_2012-09-24-phone-call-from-microsoft-scam.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-09-24_2012-09-24-phone-call-from-microsoft-scam.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Scam, Hack, Microsoft, Phone, Credit Card, Fraud, Theft, Privacy, Security, Hijack no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Hard Drive Crash with a Happy Ending Kevin of Thomas Real estate Services had a hard drive crash. Fortunately, he had PcComputerGuy setup a backup system that made the often traumatic event - no big deal. Backing up is critical if you have information you cannot lose. Kevin of Thomas Realestate Services contacted PcComputerGuy to setup a backup system on his 6 month old computer. Two months later, the hard drive crashed. Fortunately, due to Kevin’s precautions, getting him back up and running was quick and painless. Tune in to this PcComputerGuy tech talk with a happy ending!

]]> Kevin of Thomas Real estate Services had a hard drive crash. Fortunately, he had PcComputerGuy setup a backup system that made the often traumatic event - no big deal. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-09-02_2013-09-02-a-happy-ending-backup.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-09-02_2013-09-02-a-happy-ending-backup.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Backup, Acronis, Mozy, Carbonite, Data Recovery, Hard Drive Crash, Failure, Restore, Protect no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Google Voice - Free Texting and Phone Number Google offers a number of really cool, and even free things. One of the coolest is Google Voice, a voice forwarding, answering and texting service. You can get your own phone number, for free, that you can in turn give to your friends and family. Google offers a number of really cool, and even free things. One of the coolest is Google Voice, a voice forwarding, answering and texting service. You can get your own phone number, for free, that you can in turn give to your friends and family. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-17_2012-03-17-google-voice.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-17_2012-03-17-google-voice.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Google Voice, Free Phone Number no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Don't waste money on bandwidth I find many homes that have bandwidth overkill, far beyond what they need or will use - but simply have it because the numbers look bigger. This results in paying more money and getting very little out of it. Listen in for details. So very often I am at a client’s home, and I run a speedtest on their internet. The results I get back are outstanding; but perhaps a bit overkill.

ISP’s try to up-sell their service, offering the more expensive internet services at premium rates. But is it really making any difference? Most of the time the answer is sadly: no, you are just paying them more money.

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]]> I find many homes that have bandwidth overkill, far beyond what they need or will use - but simply have it because the numbers look bigger. This results in paying more money and getting very little out of it. Listen in for details. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-03-31_2014-03-01-internet-speed-overkill.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-03-31_2014-03-01-internet-speed-overkill.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Bandwidth, overkill, excessive, paying more, higher prices, how much speed, adequate no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Anti-Virus and Internet Security Just having an anti-virus isn't good enough. You need a GOOD program and the right level of protection. Tune in as Nick Ellis, PC Computer Guy offers his advice to keep your computer running smoothly. Just having an anti-virus isn't good enough. You need a GOOD program and the right level of protection. Tune in as Nick Ellis, PC Computer Guy offers his advice to keep your computer running smoothly. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2012-03-03-anti-virus-internet-security.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2012-03-03-anti-virus-internet-security.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Anti-Virus, Norton, Internet Security, McAfee, Security, Virus no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Windows 8 - Review and Demo It's almost here. In fact you may be reading this after the officially launches on October 26th.   It’s almost here. In fact you may be reading this after the officially launches on October 26th. You may have heard some things already, or may be completely in the dark as to what’s going on with this new Operating System. Let’s start there.

                Windows 8 is definitely the most radical change in the Windows operating system since Windows 95. For better or worse, that’s what it is.

                The main, radical difference is the removal of the “start” menu, a tool which I and many users have come to love. This has been replaced by the Windows “Metro” interface.  (Insert: Metro Picture).

 Continue reading at:  http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Windows-8-Detailed-Review

]]> It's almost here. In fact you may be reading this after the officially launches on October 26th. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-10-16_2012-10-16-windows-8-review-demo.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-10-16_2012-10-16-windows-8-review-demo.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Windows8, Windows 8, Review, Demo, About, Metro, Computer Guy, Tech Tips, PcComputerGuy, Indianapolis, Touch no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Start your 2017 Tech Right A short 10 minute overview of major issues we saw last year to avoid. In this Tech Talk we cover the biggest issues we saw in 2016 and tips on how to avoid these pitfalls for the 2017 year. 

]]> A short 10 minute overview of major issues we saw last year to avoid. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2017-01-06_2017-01-06-start-the-year-off-right.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2017-01-06_2017-01-06-start-the-year-off-right.mp3 11:00 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Randomware, Backup, Fake Tech Support, Scams, Tips no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy on Indy's WIBC 93.1FM - Malware Monday Listen in as Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses the "Internet Doomsday" or "Malware Monday" on WIBC 93.1 Indianapolis Radio. Listen in as Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses the "Internet Doomsday" or "Malware Monday" on WIBC 93.1 Indianapolis Radio. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-09_2012-07-09-pccg-on-wibc.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-09_2012-07-09-pccg-on-wibc.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy WIBC, PC Computer Guy, Nick Ellis, Internet Doomsday, Malware Monday no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Remote Access Technology In this episode PC Computer Guy discusses the benefits of remote access, and how to get it for free! In this episode PC Computer Guy discusses the benefits of remote access, and how to get it for free! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2011-12-18-remote-access.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2011-12-18-remote-access.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Remote, Access, Team, Viewer, Log, Me, In, GoToMyPC no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Solid State Hard Drive Solid State Hard Drives provide an incredible boost to the modern computer system. What are these new drives, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of them? Your computer is only as fast as it's weakest link. The primary components that determine the speed of your computer are simply your RAM, Processor and Hard Drive.

With modern day computers, most have plenty of RAM and Processing power. In fact many systems use about half the RAM and if you ever watch your processor, it's usually sitting around twittling it's thumbs waiting for something to do. The biggest "weak-link" in a more modern system is going to be the Hard Drive, the thing where everything sits when not in use.

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]]> Solid State Hard Drives provide an incredible boost to the modern computer system. What are these new drives, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of them? https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-22_2012-07-23-solid-state-hard-drive-ssd.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-07-22_2012-07-23-solid-state-hard-drive-ssd.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Solid State Hard Drive, SSD, Upgrade Computer, Faster, Increase speed no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Improve Wireless Range In this Tech Talk Episode we discuss ways to increase and improve the wireless signal from your router to reach areas you couldn't reach before. How do you expand wireless coverage, to make it reach further in your home? How do you deal with low wifi signal strength?  This article will provide some possible solutions to improve the range of your wireless internet.

Continue reading at:  http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Increase-Wireless-Range

]]> In this Tech Talk Episode we discuss ways to increase and improve the wireless signal from your router to reach areas you couldn't reach before. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-06-26_2014-06-26-improve-wireless-signal.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-06-26_2014-06-26-improve-wireless-signal.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Wireless, Router, Wifi, Range, Signal, Repeater, Increase, Better, Expand, Repeater, Access Point, AC, Antenna no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Google Chrome – the better way to browse Internet Explorer vs Google Chrome - Alternative Web browser to Internet Explorer is much faster and highly recommended to my customers. Google Chrome is the newest browser to the arena, and its main focus is on speed. It opens quickly, it loads pages in a snap and it’ll even grab you a cappuccino if you’d like. Quite frankly, it mops the floor with Internet Explorer.

]]> Internet Explorer vs Google Chrome - Alternative Web browser to Internet Explorer is much faster and highly recommended to my customers. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-04-01_2012-04-01-google-chrome.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-04-01_2012-04-01-google-chrome.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Alternative, Web Browser, Slow Internet, Slow Computer, Speed up Browsing no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Windows XP is dead - Microsoft No longer Supporting XP It's true that microsoft is no longer supporting windows XP. This however does not mean that your computer will stop working. Instead it simply means you will no longer get updates. This doesn't necessarily mean you need to run out and buy a new computer. I have received several calls from clients asking what they need to replace their computer with, since Windows XP is “dead” as of April 8th, 2014. As a side note, Office 2003 support ceases the same day.

This however does not mean those with Windows XP computers will simply stop running on in April 2014. It doesn’t mean you will lose the data in it, or that it will burst into flames. Rather, when you turn your computer on, April 9th 2014, it will function the same as it did for the years before.

What Microsoft is saying is simply they will not provide tech support for it, nor will they provide any future updates. The majority of us have never called Microsoft for support anyways, so if you are in that boat, then all it means is you won’t get updates anymore. Continue reading at: http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Windows-XP-is-Dead

]]> It's true that microsoft is no longer supporting windows XP. This however does not mean that your computer will stop working. Instead it simply means you will no longer get updates. This doesn't necessarily mean you need to run out and buy a new computer. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-04-08_2014-04-08-windows-xp-is-dead.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-04-08_2014-04-08-windows-xp-is-dead.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Windows, XP, Dead, Support, Microsoft, Stop, Updates, No Longer, April 8, 2014 no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 NAS Drive - Server - Synology NAS Servers - cheap reliable way to manage, store, backup and provide redundancy of data. (Continue reading)]]> NAS Servers - cheap reliable way to manage, store, backup and provide redundancy of data. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2016-01-12_2016-01-12-nas-drive-synology.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2016-01-12_2016-01-12-nas-drive-synology.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy NAS, Drive, Synology, Server, DATA, Remote Access, RAID 5, Redundancy no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Replace Laptop with Tablet Often we get asked, Can a tablet be used to replace a laptop? Tune in for the answer! Frequently these days I’m asked “should I replace my laptop with a tablet?” The answer is “That depends.”

The “depends” boils down to the question, “What do you want to use it for?” Your answer here determines if it would be suitable to replace a laptop with a tablet.

 Continue reading at:  http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Replace-Laptop-With-Tablet

]]> Often we get asked, Can a tablet be used to replace a laptop? Tune in for the answer! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-06-26_2014-06-26-replace-laptop-with-tablet.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-06-26_2014-06-26-replace-laptop-with-tablet.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Tablet, Laptop, Ipad, Computer, Desktop, Surface Pro 3, Comparison no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Good Free Ad Blocker An AdBlocker can be a program, plugin or extension that helps filter and block many of the ads displayed. While an AdBlocker won't block ALL ads, it'll definitely go a long way in getting rid of some of that pesky annoyance. http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Free-Adblocker]]> An AdBlocker can be a program, plugin or extension that helps filter and block many of the ads displayed. While an AdBlocker won't block ALL ads, it'll definitely go a long way in getting rid of some of that pesky annoyance. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2015-02-21_2015-02-21-adblocker.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2015-02-21_2015-02-21-adblocker.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy AdBlocker, Ad, Blocker, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Free, FireFox, Block, Malware no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Facebook and Dual Screens PC Computer Guy covers must-have security measures for facebook and the idea of Dual-Screen's connected to a single computer. PC Computer Guy covers must-have security measures for facebook and the idea of Dual-Screen's connected to a single computer. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2011-12-07-facebook-and-dual-screens.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2012-03-03_2011-12-07-facebook-and-dual-screens.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Facebook, Dual Screens, Gift Idea, Security no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Protect yourself from Cyber Threats CryptoLocker, Game Over Zeus and heartbleed have made 2013 and 2014 difficult years for the average Joe computer user. These viruses and exploits are serious, much more than most. Typical viruses are more of a nuisance than a threat. They might cost you some money to get the virus cleaned up, but usually the worst that happens is windows needs to be reloaded – you may lose a program or two. That isn’t the case with these nasty guys. 

CryptoLocker and GameOver Zeus are both actually the work of the same Russian cyber-gang. Agencies across the world, including the FBI, are on the hut for them; including Evginiy Bogachev reported mastermind of the viruses.

Continue reading at: http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Protect-yourself-Online-Cyber-Threats 

]]> CryptoLocker, Game Over Zeus and heartbleed have made 2013 and 2014 difficult years for the average Joe computer user. These viruses and exploits are serious, much more than most. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-06-26_2014-06-26-protect-yourself-from-cyber-threats.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-06-26_2014-06-26-protect-yourself-from-cyber-threats.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Cyber, Threat, Virus, GameOver, Zeus, Crypto, Locker, Internet, Security, Protection, Malware, Junkware, How to, Education no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Virtual PBX Phone Systems Virtual PBX Systems such as Ring Central, Jive and others are becoming common place. They offer great features for an affordable price and give your business a more polished look. A “Virtual PBX” is an internet based phone system that allows for tons of professional features often at a fraction of the cost of running your own PBX.

What does such a system get you? Think of all the fancy stuff that happens when you call a large company. For specifics, let’s look at what we’ve done at PcComputerGuy with our Virtual PBX hosted through Jive Communications.

First, you start off with a SIP based phone. These IP phones connect to your existing internet connection. Some of them are even wireless such as our Cisco SPA525G2 SIP phone.

Then you partner with a company that you plan on hosting your phone service. We again choose Jive. We tried Ring Central and were not pleased with the customer service or quality of the calls.

Each system has it’s own way of configuring the features of your phone system, but think of it very much like a corporate level phone system complete with extensions, call queues, forwarding to cell phones, custom music and more.

Continue reading at: http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Tech-Tips-Podcast-Virtual-PBX-Phone-Systems 

]]> Virtual PBX Systems such as Ring Central, Jive and others are becoming common place. They offer great features for an affordable price and give your business a more polished look. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-04-01_2014-03-31-virtual-pbx-systems.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-04-01_2014-03-31-virtual-pbx-systems.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Virtual PBX, Phone, System, Ring Central, Jive no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Change your Passwords It's a pain, but most of us rarely change passwords. In this tech talk I suggest a compromise, and explain why it's important to change them from time to time. It's a pain, but most of us rarely change passwords. In this tech talk I suggest a compromise, and explain why it's important to change them from time to time. https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-06-02_2013-06-02-change-your-password.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-06-02_2013-06-02-change-your-password.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Change Password, Hacking, Hacks, News, Chinese, Compromised Database, LivingSocial, Drupal no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Keep PC Power on, or Turn Power off? The reason so many people don't know the answer to this question, is because there are so many different answers out there! And most of them are not wrong, they are just not entirely correct. The full answer is this: “It depends.” Should I turn my computer off, or leave it on?

This is perhaps the most, if not one of the most questions we receive.

The reason so many people don’t know the answer to this question, is because there are so many different answers out there! And most of them are not wrong, they are just not entirely correct.

The full answer is this:

“It depends.”

Now that’s not much of an answer is it? Let’s take a closer look.

The computer can be broken up into 2 “types” of parts, electronic and mechanical.

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]]> The reason so many people don't know the answer to this question, is because there are so many different answers out there! And most of them are not wrong, they are just not entirely correct. The full answer is this: “It depends.” https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-10-28_2014-10-28-leave-pc-power-on-or-turn-it-off.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2014-10-28_2014-10-28-leave-pc-power-on-or-turn-it-off.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy PC, Power, On or Off, Leave it On, Turn it Off no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400 Wireless AC Routers Review We recently setup a couple wireless AC Routers in homes that had constant wireless issues. Did they perform well? Listen in to this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk! We recently setup a couple wireless AC Routers in homes that had constant wireless issues. Did they perform well? Listen in to this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk! https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-06-22_2013-06-22-wireless-ac-router.mp3 https://www.pccomputerguy.com/podcast/?name=2013-06-22_2013-06-22-wireless-ac-router.mp3 nick@pccomputerguy.com (PC Computer Guy) PC Computer Guy Wireless, AC, Wifi, RT-AC66U, Repeater, Range Extender, Longer Range, Weak Wireless no Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:02:28 -0400